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Title: B.Ecclestone shock advertising
Post by: mindaz on 08 December 2010, 09:48:04
looks awesome  ::)

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/F1-Boss-Bernie-Ecclestone-Uses-Bruised-Face-To-Advertise-Hublot-Watch-Stolen-From-Him-In-Mugging/Article/201012215849792?lpos=UK_News_First_UK_News_Feature_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15849792_F1_Boss_Bernie_Ecclestone_Uses_Bruised_Face_To_Advertise_Hublot_Watch_Stolen_From_Him_In_Mugging


(http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/wp-content/uploads/Picture-722.png)
Title: Re: B.Ecclestone shock advertising
Post by: albitz on 08 December 2010, 09:53:46
I dont like the bloke, but you have to admire the fact that even when something terrible happens to him he immediately thinks of a way to make a few bob from it. :)
Title: Re: B.Ecclestone shock advertising
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 December 2010, 09:58:15
£11K for a watch that looks like it's come from a stall at a Sunday market. :D

The advertising campaign appears to be in similar taste, so a good match, I think. ;)

Kevin
Title: Re: B.Ecclestone shock advertising
Post by: Banjax on 08 December 2010, 10:20:41
Bernie, whatever you think of him, has a great sense of humour - good ad and fair play to Hublot as well.

from a marketing perspective its funny and very clever  :y
Title: Re: B.Ecclestone shock advertising
Post by: Gaffers on 08 December 2010, 10:29:22
I know!  I want to buy a watch that I will be mugged for!

Am I the only one who sees it like this  :-/
Title: Re: B.Ecclestone shock advertising
Post by: Chris_H on 08 December 2010, 10:31:37
I'm not sure it won't backfire on him.  There will be queues outside his door to get the replacement.  And they'll now think they're doing him a favour.
Title: Re: B.Ecclestone shock advertising
Post by: Nickbat on 08 December 2010, 10:36:02
I bet Ecclestone's now regretting his remarks about the attempted attack on Jensen Button at Sao Paolo.

Strangely, Ecclestone then appeared to have a dig at Button, who, along with his trainer Mike Collier, had been wearing McLaren kit in the car, although the Mercedes had tinted, bullet-proof windows.

I think they look for victims who are not too bright,” Ecclestone said. “All the people who have been robbed seem to be people outside the top 10 of the grid. Maybe that’s what they target, I don’t know.”

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/8116223/F1-chief-Bernie-Ecclestone-says-Sao-Paulo-is-safe-following-Jenson-Button-incident.html

 ;)
Title: Re: B.Ecclestone shock advertising
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 08 December 2010, 14:19:37
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£11K for a watch that looks like it's come from a stall at a Sunday market. :D

The advertising campaign appears to be in similar taste, so a good match, I think. ;)

Kevin


Quite so K. :y

A vulgar and tawdry campaign for a vulgar and tawdry product. [smiley=thumbdown.gif] [smiley=thumbdown.gif]

All inspired by this person, any reasonable and justified description of whom evades me in the name of decency, and aimed at like minded people.

Title: Re: B.Ecclestone shock advertising
Post by: Banjax on 08 December 2010, 14:26:28
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£11K for a watch that looks like it's come from a stall at a Sunday market. :D

The advertising campaign appears to be in similar taste, so a good match, I think. ;)

Kevin


Quite so K. :y

A vulgar and tawdry campaign for a vulgar and tawdry product. [smiley=thumbdown.gif] [smiley=thumbdown.gif]

All inspired by this person, any reasonable and justified description of whom evades me in the name of decency, and aimed at like minded people.


isn't better to say a big "***k you!" to the muggers and not be intimidated (whilst hiring ex sas as bodyguards of course)  :y
Title: Re: B.Ecclestone shock advertising
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 08 December 2010, 14:45:22
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isn't better to say a big "***k you!" to the muggers and not be intimidated (whilst hiring ex sas as bodyguards of course)  :y


Oh yes, that's a very fair comment BJ :y

It would hold a degree more resonance however if he were moving about without being lifted and laid by various flunkies - as you rightly state.

There is another consideration all the same, the apparent trivialisation of this robbery negates the seriousness of it and perhaps reinforces the notion of 'sod it, they don’t mind and can afford it' in the minds of potential perpetrators.
Title: Re: B.Ecclestone shock advertising
Post by: Banjax on 08 December 2010, 15:31:09
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isn't better to say a big "***k you!" to the muggers and not be intimidated (whilst hiring ex sas as bodyguards of course)  :y


Oh yes, that's a very fair comment BJ :y

It would hold a degree more resonance however if he were moving about without being lifted and laid by various flunkies - as you rightly state.

There is another consideration all the same, the apparent trivialisation of this robbery negates the seriousness of it and perhaps reinforces the notion of 'sod it, they don’t mind and can afford it' in the minds of potential perpetrators.



yep - I agree, he may have made a rod for his own back as may the watch company.  :y
Title: Re: B.Ecclestone shock advertising
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 December 2010, 15:39:04
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isn't better to say a big "***k you!" to the muggers and not be intimidated (whilst hiring ex sas as bodyguards of course)  :y


Oh yes, that's a very fair comment BJ :y

It would hold a degree more resonance however if he were moving about without being lifted and laid by various flunkies - as you rightly state.

There is another consideration all the same, the apparent trivialisation of this robbery negates the seriousness of it and perhaps reinforces the notion of 'sod it, they don’t mind and can afford it' in the minds of potential perpetrators.



yep - I agree, he may have made a rod for his own back as may the watch company.  :y

Still, he can console himself that the ordeal hasn't spoilt his good looks. [smiley=evil.gif]

Kevin